Tennessee Code 68-213-105 – Injunctions
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 68-213-105
- Department: means the department of environment and conservation. See Tennessee Code 68-213-102
- Governing body: means the governing body of every county in this state. See Tennessee Code 68-213-102
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
In addition to the penalties herein provided, the department or governing body may cause the enforcement of any orders or rules issued by it to carry out this chapter by instituting legal proceedings to enjoin the violation of this chapter and the orders or rules of the department or governing body in any court of competent jurisdiction, and such court may grant a temporary or permanent injunction restraining the violation thereof. The district attorney general in whose jurisdiction a violation of this chapter occurs or the attorney general and reporter shall institute and prosecute such suits when necessity therefor has been shown by those herein clothed with the power of investigation.